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11 Best California Pumpkin Patches

It’s hard to believe that Halloween is coming up so soon! It seems like yesterday was the beginning of summer. In most parts of the country, it’s finally time for sweaters, boots, and Pumpkin Spice Lattes for everyone! Kids are most excited for Halloween and their yearly visit to the pumpkin patch. I found 11 best pumpkin patches in California that your family can visit to pick out your yearly pumpkin, and let the kids have a blast! All Pumpkin Patches have group rates, and most are open for field trips as well.

11 Best California Pumpkin Patches

Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch is fun for the entire family. Children and adults are invited to the Pumpkin Patch which is open daily at 10:00 am, beginning September 16th through October 31st. Irvine Park Railroad is located inside of Irvine Regional Park in the foothills of Orange, California. The parking fee for Irvine Regional Park is $3.00 per vehicle on weekdays and $5.00 per vehicle on weekends.

Train Rides

Hay Rides

Panning for Gold

Child-friendly Haunted House

Hay Maze

Moon Bounce

Pumpkin Ring Toss

Carnival Games

Cookie Decorating

John Deere Tractor Racers

Face Painting

Picture Stands

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch. Located at 10100 Jefferson Blvd in Culver City, California. Mr. Bones’ Pumpkin Patch has something for everyone. They open on October 7 this year and run until October 30. They are not open on Halloween, though, unfortunately. Sunday through Thursday they are open from 9 AM until 8 PM, and admission is free. Friday through Sunday they are open from 9 AM to 9 PM admission on the weekend varies. Fridays admission is $10. Saturday and Sunday’s admission is $15. Activities are not free at Mr. Bones, but tickets or passes can be purchased. Single tickets are just $1 and can be used year round if you don’t use up all of your tickets. Passes can be purchased for unlimited activities for $30.

Dancing Spider Bounce House

Jumpin’ Pumpkin Bounce House

Captain Billy Bones Jump and Fly

Straw Maze

Mr. Bones Super Slide

Petting Zoo

Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch can be found at 6815 La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles as well as 3443 South Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles. Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch opens on October 7th and runs until October 31. Hours of operation are 9:30 AM – 8 PM every day. The admission is free, but the activities prices vary.

Pony Rides $6

Petting Zoo $3

Train Rides $3

Play Land $6 (La Cienega location only)

Pumpkin Bounce $3

Giant Slides $3

Pumpkin King Pumpkin Patch is located at 100 Shaw Avenue Fresno, California. Pumpkin King opens in October and is open 9 AM – 9 PM seven days a week. Parking and admission are always free, as well. Activities include:

Pasadena Pumpkin Patch at 900 North Lake Ave Pasadena, California. Opens on the first of October. Their hours are 10 AM – 10 PM 7 days a week. There are only a few activities found here besides the pumpkins, but still fun! There’s also a coloring contest going on located on the website that you can print out and draw on and color. One picture will be chosen at the end of October.

Jumbo Bounce Slides

Petting Zoo

Pony Rides

Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch and Milo Maze located at 23300 County Road 99D, Davis California. September 23 Bobby Dazzler’s opens up and will be open until the end of October. The hours of business are 12 PM – 7 PM on the weekdays, and 10 AM – 7 PM on the weekends. Parking and Admission are both free at Bobby Dazzlers! Activities include:

Dave’s Pumpkin Patch also known as Vierra Farms can be found at 3010 Burrows Avenue in West Sacramento, California. Dave’s opens on September 23, and is open 7 days a week Sunday through Thursday 10 AM to dusk, and Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM. Tickets during the week (Monday-Thursday) are $7 for admission. On the weekend's admission is $16 for the patch as well as the Carnival. Activities are weekends only.

Jumping Pillow

Pumpkin Princess Castle

Corn Boxes

Hay Rides

Kid Friendly Hay Maze

Goats

Pumpkin Chunkin’

Pig Races

Arata’s Pumpkin Farm 185 Verde Road Half Moon Bay, California. This Pumpkin farm is actually open right now every day from 9 AM to 7 PM during the week, and 9 AM to 8 PM on the weekends. Attractions do cost money.

Minotaur’s Labyrinth Hay Maze

Haunted Barn

Pumpkin River and Corn Field (Free)

Tahitian Huts (Free)

Petting Zoo

Pony Rides

Train Rides

Play Land (Free)

Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch can be found on Santa Teresa Blvd at Bailey Avenue in San Jose. Spina Farms is open Sunday through Thursday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and on the weekends from 9 AM to 7 PM. Parking and admission are free, and there are some daily attractions, as well.

Hay Rides

Train Rides

Barrel Train Rides

Weekend Only Attractions:

Petting Zoo

Pony Rides

Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch is located at 5380 ¾ University Drive in Irvine. Tanaka Farms opens on September 29th and will run through October 31. Hours of operation are 9 AM to 6 PM, but the parking lot closes at 5:30 PM, so get your pumpkins and your fun finished before then! Admission to the patch is $3.

Wagon Ride

Petting Zoo

Corn Maze

U-Pick Vegetable Garden

Pumpkin Cannon (weekends only)

Changala’s Pumpkin Patch is located near the corner of West Olive Street and Elderwood Street in Porterville. There are no pets allowed, and no wagons due to insurance reasons, so plan accordingly. Changala’s is open starting on October 7th going through October 31st. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9 AM to dusk, and Sunday 9:30 AM to dusk. Activity prices range from $1 – $5.

Corn Maze

Kids Milo Maze

Pumpkin Sit ‘N Spin

Carnival Train

Petting Farm

Corn Box

Giant Tractor Slide

Merry Go Round

Wagon Ride

This list of 11 best pumpkin patches in California should be your start to one amazing September/October! Some attractions do also contain haunted attractions that are open at night, as well. I included the kid-friendly attractions, but you can check out the websites to see what might be fun for an adult night out as well if you’re doing haunted houses this year. Please let me know what your favorite pumpkin patches are!

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About Stacy Molter

Stacy is a lifestyle blogger in Southern California (Ventura County). When she's not at home homeschooling her four children at home or on the ball field, Stacy's out and about covering events, photographing celebrities, and living life to the fullest with her family by her side. She always has a camera in hand and never misses the opportunity to give her family experiences they never imagined. She truly is just a small town girl living an extraordinary life!

Recognized as the 2019-2020 Instructor of year for the U.S. Navel Sea Cadet Corps, Langley Division.